Thursday, September 27, 2012

Remember last week I shared that I was going to the Style at Home Breakfast in Bed event? Well, it was this past Tuesday and let me tell the entire collection is lovely.

My favourites? The Tallulah bedding and accent trays. I think this might just be the beginning of my holiday shopping.

The entire Style at Home Special Edition Collection is available online only, click here to visit or shop. Everything is available for a limited time only, so if you like something get it while it lasts. Here’s a collection of snapshots from the event…

Wheatgrass is said to be one of the most potent green foods in the world, where 1 fl. oz. of wheatgrass juice is equivalent to 2½ pounds of the choicest vegetable.

Wondering what it tastes like? Well, it tastes like grass. Not great, but lucky for me, the lovely lady at the Booster Juice gives me a little more of my energy shake to wash it down with afterwards.

You can find out all about the benefits of wheatgrass by visiting the Livestrong website here. The Livestrong site has a vast amount of helpful information; wheatgrass for allergies to wheatgrass while pregnant and fresh vs. powder.

Friday, September 21, 2012

The white washed floors in the 2012 Princess Margaret Showhome appears to be a favourite feature for a handful of bloggers who attended blogger event with me a few weeks back. Have you checked out the official event recap by Seema from House & Home yesterday? Pop over and check out the video at the very end of the post.

I think white washed floors are a great way to make a space feel light and airy, calming even, but I favour it more in a vacation home or cottage over a primary home. Here’s a collection of spaces with white washed floors that are beautiful none the less…

Without a doubt there’s something intriguing about the look of white washed floors, however the thought of the care needed for keeping it scuff mark free still has me turning away.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Style at Home celebrates 15 years of bringing us beautiful spaces and delicious dishes. To help celebrate this milestone they’ve launched their very own Limited Edition Collection of home decor products.

Oh yes they did.

Well, mark your calendars as the Style at Home team gears up for a grand celebration by hosting a Breakfast in Bed event on Tuesday, September 25th from 8 to 10am. Yes,you too can join in on the discussion, and see sneak peeks, of the event via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Kitchens without upper cabinets. Could you do it? While I think it makes the space feel much more open and less kitchen like, I’m not quiet sure I could forego the storage space. But then again, if I was building new, or considering a big renovation, and could include ample storage elsewhere, perhaps I would consider it. No upper cabinets equals more room for windows, floating shelves or artwork! Perhaps.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Designed by Lynda Reeves, of Canadian House and Home, and her fabulous team, this year’s showhome impresses again. Offering plenty of swoon worthy elements, this house brings together the best of rustic / modern / sleek / industrial decor and does it in a way that feels comfortable.

Some of my favourite elements…

the sleek industrial door leading into the family room {which echoes all the exteriors doors}

the huge kitchen offering seating, television watching and still room to build a train track {or two!} on the floor

the three walls of windows in the kitchen floods the room with light – fabulous!

the full length window in the main hall is fabulous {just as it was in the 2009 showhome}

all the rustic ‘real-wood’ touches that balance all the metal {the floating shelves and the mini painters bench in the family room are favourites}

every bathroom is beautiful {all six of them!}

the L-shaped house architecture is a nice change from the common square/rectangular box

the landscaping in the front and back {the L-shape allowed for a nice courtyard feel in the backyard, great for summer get-togethers!}

Enough to get you contributing to a good cause? You can do it visiting the official Help Conquer Cancer website here or by visiting the House and Home Princess Margaret Welcome Home Sweepstakes Showhome website here.

Impressive, right? If you’re in the Oakville swing by the house at 220 Pinehurst Drive and check it out for your self! More importantly, remember to order your tickets for the sweepstakes. Last year they sold out early. For more photos check out the Canadian House and Home website or tour the home in via the Online TV segments and, of course, grab a copy of the October 2012 issue. Plus, get more up close and personal pictures from the other fabulous design bloggers in attendance, all their posts will be available via the showhome buzz page.

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admiration for
interior design has me admiring beautiful spaces often - my two blogs are my
mediums for sharing what inspires me with others. During the day, I’m fuelling my number one passion as
co-founder of Juice Marketing Group.